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I wish we had. I'm regretting it more as I get older.
What's the source of the regret? I just turned 30, and am still undecided.
I see what my friends have with their kids and grandkids now, and really wish I had people that care for me that much. Honestly, it's kinda gotten to where I don't want to go to events because it just reminds me of how that chance is lost now.
I know someone who adopted a grandmother at some random point in life.
Never too late to adopt! I know a couple in their 50s/60s who adopted and are loving it